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Fotis Sotiropoulos

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Executive vice president and provost at Penn State University
📍 State College, Pennsylvania, United States

Fotis Sotiropoulos is the Executive Vice President and Provost at Penn State, where he serves as the chief academic officer. He is an internationally recognized researcher in computational fluid dynamics, focusing on renewable energy and biomedical applications. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati after receiving his M.S. from Penn State.

As an alumnus, Fotis is deeply committed to Penn State and its community. He is an avid supporter of university athletics, particularly Nittany Lions football, and is passionate about enhancing the student experience through engagement with faculty and researchers. He prioritizes interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation across the university.

His research in fluid dynamics has been applied to develop renewable energy systems and to understand blood flow in prosthetic heart valves.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Executive vice president and provost
Job Level
Leadership
Location
State College, Pennsylvania, United States
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Student Success
He has made student success a stated top priority, recently creating a new senior leadership role and Office of Student Success at Penn State.
Experiential Learning
He initiated a strategic plan, "Penn State eX," to ensure every student has access to real-world experiences like internships, research, and co-ops before graduation.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Executive vice president and provost
Penn State University
7-2021 - 5-2025
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Virginia Commonwealth University
10-2020 - 3-2021
Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Stony Brook University
7-2017 - 7-2021
SUNY Distinguished Professor
Stony Brook University
10-2015 - 7-2021
Dean
Stony Brook University
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Media appearances

Provost Sotiropoulos on AI, doctoral education and the land‑grant mission. Featured in Penn State University
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A message from Provost Sotiropoulos – Homecoming and shared commitment to Penn State’s future. Featured in Penn State University
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Education
1989 - 1991
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
University of Cincinnati
8-1987 - 5-1989
Master of Science - MS
Penn State University
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